Lesson Plan

Counseling Kickoff Lesson Plan

In this 20-minute one-on-one session, students will build initial rapport, identify and practice two coping strategies, and set one personal goal for social-emotional growth.

Establishing trust and introducing basic coping skills early helps 6th graders below grade level feel supported, reduces anxiety, and lays groundwork for future counseling success.

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Prep

Prepare Counseling Session

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up & Rapport Building

5 minutes

Step 2

Icebreaker Activity

5 minutes

Step 3

Coping Strategies Introduction

5 minutes

Step 4

Goal Setting & Closing

5 minutes

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Welcome to Counseling!

Building Rapport

Icebreaker: Getting-to-Know-You Worksheet

Coping Strategies

Goal Setting

Closing & Next Steps

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Worksheet

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Journal

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Counseling Kickoff

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